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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Alexandra feeling the next day in the carriage?

2. How does Alexandra fare during the night after learning of Jordan's fate?

3. Where is a soiree to take place soon?

4. What is Alexandra going to do at Mary O' Toole's party for Mary's brother?

5. What do Alexandra and Jordan do after a time of riding?

Short Essay Questions

1. What conversation do Mrs. Lawrence and her daughter have about Will Helmsley?

2. Why does Leticia Bildrup think Elizabeth Grangerfield is acting disgracefully?

3. What does Alexandra hear that spurs her into action?

4. What does Jordan tells Alexandra he likes about her and what is her reply?

5. How does Mrs. Lawrence see this episode as an opportunity?

6. About what does Jordan change his mind and how does Alexandra respond? How does this scene begin a change in Jordan?

7. What does Sir Roderick Carstairs say in response to Leticia Bildrup's opinion about Elizabeth Grangerfield?

8. What surprises the Dowager about Alexandra, and what is Jordan's response?

9. What does Alexandra get on the way to Hawthorne?

10. What does Jordan say about women when he hears Lady's Catherine's indifference?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Jordan and Alexandra arrive at an the first night of their wedding, Jordan tells Alexandra that she shouldn't worry about tonight, that he has no intention of sleeping with her. Alexandra agrees and says she never imagined he would because he would probably prefer sleeping in a room by himself, especially since she flails like a fish. Alexandra is obviously so naive, she misunderstands what Jordan is implying. Discuss the following:

1. Define Bildungsroman, or "Coming of Age," and give several examples from literature you have read.

2. Trace and analyze the character of Alexandra as she changes from a rather naive woman to a sadder, but wiser, woman. What are the significant events that change Alexandra?

3. After thoroughly analyzing Aleandra's growth, do you think Something Wonderful could be considered Alexandra's Coming of Age story? Why or why not?

4. Are there any other characters in Something Wonderful who go through a Coming of Age experience? Who? Why do you think so?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss one of the following:

1. Define irony in literary terms. Discuss the irony of the situation whereby when Alexandra begins to pry into Joran's life, she sees that there is more to him than meets the eye.The irony in this is that Jordan is thinking the same thing of her. Discuss two other incidences of irony in Something Wonderful.

2. Define symbolism in literary terms. Discuss the use of and meaning of five symbols found in Something Wonderful.

3. Discuss the use of foreshadowing in literature. What is the purpose of foreshadowing? Cite 3 examples of foreshadowing and how it is used to indicate events to come in Something Wonderful.

Essay Topic 3

Most protagonists are a mixture of admirable traits and character flaws, and Jordan and Alexandra are no exceptions. Discuss the following:

1. Trace and analyze situations when Jordan demonstrates his admirable qualities. Give specific examples to illustrate your analysis. Compare those to situations where he demonstrates his less-than-admirable traits.

2. Trace and analyze situations when Alexandra demonstrates her admirable qualities. Give specific examples to illustrate your analysis. Compare those to situations where she demonstrates her less-than-admirable traits.

3. Trace and analyze situation where two secondary characters demonstrates their admirable qualities. Give specific examples to illustrate your analysis. Compare those to situations where they demonstrates their less-than-admirable traits.

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